Section Chief, Engineering, Project Management

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Section Chief in Engineering Project Management. The role involves managing pre-production aircraft projects, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, extensive experience in the aerospace sector, and strong leadership skills. The company promotes a flexible work environment and values diversity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.

Benefits

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Experience in project management and knowledge of aircraft development cycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and engineering activities related to aircraft pre-production.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate Engineering Customer Change planning.
• Identify and report on risks and lead risk mitigation planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

**Responsibilities:**

1. Manage projects and engineering activities related to aircraft pre-production from aircraft specking phase to aircraft certification for completion platforms.
2. Manage cross-functional teams in the establishment of scope, schedule and budget of projects;
3. Lead and coordinate Engineering Customer Change planning, ensuring completeness and harmonization with stakeholders;
4. Work closely with technical experts, business leaders, suppliers, and customer representatives to ensure adherence and compliance of projects scope, schedule, and budget;
5. Manage priorities between projects and activities, complete strategic schedule analysis, and communicate and harmonize these priorities;
6. Identify and report on risks and lead risk mitigation planning and execution;
7. Prepare and provide visibility of budget requirement / resource allocation;
8. Prepare and present visibility reports for the various levels of the organization;

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent. PMI certification is an asset.
• You have a minimum of 10 years of experience with multidisciplinary team in the Aerospace industry.
• You have experience in project management as well as knowledge of aircraft development cycle.
• You are an organized person with leadership skills and able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• You have logical and flexible mindsets, show initiatives and demonstrate overview/detailed approaches.
• You are bilingual; you have strong oral and communication skills ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Some activities will require work outside of normal business hours.

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed for this position! We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and resourcefulness.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job: Section Chief, Engineering, Project Management

Primary Location: Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization: Aerospace Canada

Shift: Day job

Employee Status: Regular